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Rochester Amateur Radio Association, Inc.
     heard on Sat 28 Feb 26
The Rochester Amateur Radio Association is a non-profit educational organization of amateur radio enthusiasts. The core mission of the Rochester Amateur Radio Association is to: ?Provide value to the community, (FCC Part 97.1.a) “focuses services as a voluntary noncommercial communication service, particularly with respect to providing emergency communications.” ?Promote scientific education and knowledge of radio engineering and communication skills by facilitating the exchange of information, improving individual operating efficiency and strengthening the welfare of amateur radio in the community. ?Encourage camaraderie by providing a forum for members to meet and exchange information, share experiences, and socialize with one another. The Rochester Amateur Radio Association assures success by having an organization with a focus on its goals, a system of leadership development, prudent financial management and a vision toward and dedication to public service. It supports an organized and comprehensive educational program and publicizes its activities and services to the community.

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Test drive Linux distros online!
     heard on Sat 28 Feb 26
We provide an online platform that allows you to test drive 50+ operating systems with 500+ different versions. We want you to be able to test various Linux distros easily on your web browser without making a live USB and installing on your personal computer.

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Google approved ChromeOS devices
     heard on Sat 28 Feb 26
ChromeOS devices—including Chromebook, Chromebox, and Chromebase—receive automatic updates that enhance both the device and its software. Automatic updates provide the latest features, keep the device secure, and are applied across the operating system, browser, and hardware. These updates depend on many device specific non-Google hardware and software providers that work with Google to provide the highest level of security and stability support.

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Amateur Radio Practice Exams
     heard on Sat 28 Feb 26
Welcome to my 100% free Ham Radio practice exam site. Since 2003, this site has helped thousands of people earn their Amateur Radio licenses.

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VueScan - Mac scanner driver
     heard on Sat 28 Feb 26
We reverse engineered over 8000 scanners and included built in drivers in VueScan so you can keep using the scanner you already have. Download free trial of VueScan and start scanning in 60 seconds.

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Check if BitLocker Is Enabled on Windows 11
     heard on Sat 28 Feb 26
BitLocker is the default encryption program on Windows, providing an extra layer of security to your sensitive data. This article shows you how to check if BitLocker is enabled and it’s status.

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European governments ditch US tech services over security fears
     heard on Sat 21 Feb 26
Across Europe, a quiet revolution is underway as governments and public institutions increasingly pivot away from US Big Tech services, embracing domestic or open-source digital alternatives. This strategic shift, driven by a burgeoning desire for "digital sovereignty", sees French civil servants preparing to abandon Zoom and Teams, Austrian soldiers adopting open-source office software, and German bureaucrats turning to free programs for their administrative tasks.

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EFF: See how trackers view your browser
     heard on Sat 14 Feb 26
Test your browser to see how well you are protected from tracking and fingerprinting: TEST YOUR BROWSER Test with a real tracking company ? How does tracking technology follow your trail around the web, even if you’ve taken protective measures? Cover Your Tracks shows you how trackers see your browser. It provides you with an overview of your browser’s most unique and identifying characteristics.

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Privacy Analyzer
     heard on Sat 14 Feb 26
What information can a website find out about you when you visit it? A lot more than you probably realize. This tool lists information that any website, advertisement, and widget can collect from your web browser. Such information could be used to identify you and/or track your behavior using tactics like IP lookups and browser fingerprinting. While none of this may be considered personally identifiable information (PII), the profile drawn from all these pieces of information can be so distinct that it can only plausibly match a single person.

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The Windows 11 Crisis Explained Like You're 5
     heard on Sat 14 Feb 26
Microsoft just killed 400 million PCs overnight. Not with a virus. Not with bad performance. But with a chip requirement almost no one asked for. Windows 11 isn’t about security. It’s about control, subscriptions, AI surveillance, and a company worth $3.8 trillion squeezing every last drop of value from its users.

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